Match report

Arsenal Defeats Chelsea 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
1–0
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Feb 3, 2026

Arsenal emerged victorious against Chelsea in their League Cup match with a narrow 1-0 win. The game's decisive moment came late when Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game from an assist by Declan Rice, ensuring Arsenal's progress in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Arsenal 1–0 Chelsea (League Cup)
  • • Goal: Kai Havertz (90' - Assist by Declan Rice)
  • • Yellow Cards for Chelsea: L. Delap (56'), M. Gusto (68'), Estêvão (71')
  • • Substitutions: Arsenal introduced C. Palmer, Estêvão, Andrey Santos, and J. Acheampong; Chelsea brought on L. Trossard, K. Havertz, V. Gyökeres

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 23 T. Chalobah
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 25 M. Caicedo
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 8 E. Fernandez
  • 3 M. Cucurella
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 20 Joao Pedro

Substitutes

  • 28 T. Sharman-Lowe
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 75 C. Holland
  • 10 C. Palmer
  • 41 Estêvão
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 38 M. Guiu
  • 62 S. Mheuka

Chelsea

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 12 J. Timber
  • 2 W. Saliba
  • 6 Gabriel
  • 5 P. Hincapie
  • 10 E. Eze
  • 36 M. Zubimendi
  • 41 D. Rice
  • 20 N. Madueke
  • 14 V. Gyökeres
  • 11 G. Martinelli

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Raya
  • 3 C. Mosquera
  • 4 B. White
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 19 L. Trossard
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    56' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    L. Delap

    Foul

  2. Arsenal
    60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Delap · On: C. Palmer
  3. Arsenal
    60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hato · On: Estêvão
  4. Chelsea
    68' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gusto

    Simulation

  5. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: L. Trossard
  6. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Gyökeres · On: K. Havertz
  7. Chelsea
    71' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Estêvão

    Foul

  8. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrey Santos · On: A. Garnacho
  9. Arsenal
    87' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Gusto · On: J. Acheampong
  10. Arsenal
    90' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: Declan Rice

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Chelsea
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 14
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 409 511
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 8
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 458
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's substitution of C. Palmer for L. Delap at the 60th minute helped stabilize their defensive line and control midfield dynamics.
  • ▸ The late goal by Kai Havertz in the 90th minute sealed Arsenal's victory, breaking Chelsea's resistance after a series of yellow cards against them.